Most of my pals know the big news…our son popped the question to his longtime girlfriend (who we LOVE)! Hannah said yes! Our Jack invited his little sister along for Hannah’s birthday trip to Vail last month. Hannah had no idea that they were there to create a big life milestone that they will remember […]
For My Blog Readers Who Haven’t Heard…Our Son’s Postcard Perfect Engagement That Even Made A National TV Show!
March 26, 2021 By
My Morning Show Segment Precious Photo Project: Kindergarten To Graduation
March 24, 2021 By
20 years later I finally completed and hung two beautiful frames that show a collage of my kids’ school pictures from kindergarten through high school. It felt great to get this done. The framed pictures look nice with my home décor. When I shared this on social media, I had a lot of pals ask […]
Why Basic Invite Is Best For Grad Announcements & Invitations Plus Get 15% Discount
March 20, 2021 By
I wish I would have known about Basic Invite in the past when my kids were designing their announcements. We would have found the perfect custom graduation invitations. We may have selected this beautiful design shown below from the Basic Invite website. I would have definitely used Basic Invite for college graduation invitations. Both graduated […]
Watch My Your Life AZ Morning Show Segment – Home Health Picks
February 9, 2021 By
Watch my Your Life Arizona morning show segment below to see my quick tips top picks for the best home healthcare items to have on hand for the whole family. Take a look and see if these items are on your list. If I missed a good one, let me know and leave your pick […]
Freebie Friday: Enter For Chance To Win Awesome Boiron Prize Pack
October 29, 2020 By
Today’s prize pack is my mother’s absolute favorite homeopathic medicine line. I have to agree that, time and time again, Boiron products have helped me as well. Our favorite Boiron go-to item is the Arnicare Gel, although we faithfully use many of the Boiron products for all kinds of ailments as well as for proactive […]
Helpful, Heartfelt & Some Humor, Too…My Ten Tips For Empty Nesting Adjusting
August 29, 2020 By
Last week my husband and I became official empty nesters. 23 years later and it is an adjustment. I am blessed. My family and friends have checked on me with loving messages, texts, phone calls and some gifts, too. They all want to know the same thing… HOW AM I ADJUSTING TO AN EMPTY NEST? […]
AZ Local: EQuip Our Kids! Organization Provides Mostly Free Parenting Resources
July 15, 2020 By
Parenting is always a big job. This year has proven to be even more challenging for moms and dads to stay positive and focused every day. Kids of all ages watch how parents cope, so the pressure is on to stay as emotionally strong as possible. A friend of mine told me about a nonprofit […]
How We Made My Daughter’s Virtual College Preview Day Special
April 25, 2020 By
When my daughter’s virtual college preview day arrived through our computer screen instead of on campus, I decided to try to make the day special. With a few little surprise touches, it went well and we had a good time. Several of my friends told me that they loved what I did so I share […]
In This Historic Trying Time, My Perspective & A Few Shared Tips As A Parent Of A Teen Who Is Also A High School Senior
March 18, 2020 By
My teenage daughter is supposed to graduate on May 21st. My son is supposed to graduate from college on May 12th. My girl’s cap and gown are pressed and hung in her closet. When senior year kicked off in August, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that it may collect dust before it is […]
Both Videos – DIY Hand Sanitizer & Hand Washing After Care For Hands
March 14, 2020 By
Yesterday’s article included the post hand washing care plan to keep hands moisturized. Here is the other segment with the DIY hand sanitizer recipe. I didn’t realize that one of the videos was missing until later in the day. So I’m running both today in case you missed both yesterday and want the information I […]
Hand Care Products & DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe
March 13, 2020 By
Excessive hand washing (keep it up) can result in very dry hands so see my Your Life Arizona morning show segment below to learn how to keep them moisturized. Plus, I share the recipe I found to make homemade hand sanitizer. For the hand sanitizer recipe and list of product links I showed in the […]
My 3TV Cold, Flu & Allergy Wellness Segment
March 3, 2020 By
My home wellness kit got me through a horrible sinus infection and the Influenza A that I had at the same time last month. It all worked so well that I decided to show my wellness kit in my recent Your Life Arizona morning show segment. Wellness is top of mind right now with all […]
My Bittersweet 3TV Segment: Turning Empty Nest Into Fresh Start
January 27, 2020 By
When my KTVK Your Life Arizona morning show producers asked me to come on the show to discuss how to turn my upcoming empty nest into a fresh start, I paused for a second before responding. I haven’t truly experienced the empty nest yet, but it is coming fast now. Come late August I will […]
Empty Nest Ahead: This Is The New Year I’ve Braced For
January 4, 2020 By
As I paid the kind cashier at the restaurant today, he smiled at me and asked, “Do you have any big plans for your new year?” In previous years, I would have answered with a smile and quick reply. But today I hesitated for a moment before I answered. Although I knew the answer, his […]
What We Really Paid For Our Son’s College & 7 Ways To Save
September 8, 2019 By
Today I am smiling. We are done paying for our firstborn’s college! Wondering how much college costs today? So many anxious parents are. Read on as I’m about to share. I’m also including seven tips on how to cut the cost of the incredibly way-too-expensive college bill that many parents can’t afford. Today, on this […]
